October 01, 2008, 7:32AM

Food event is a Birmingham original, cooked up by the Birmingham Originals A Sunday afternoon feast, in 25 flavorful courses, is planned by the Birmingham Originals at Pepper Place. The event is Break 'n Bread, hosted by the Birmingham Originals, an organization of locally-owned restaurateurs. Break'n Bread showcases some of the finest food in town, and proceeds from the event... Full story »

September 26, 2008, 5:00AM

Southern Women's Show, coming next week, always attracts thousands of visitors to the BJCC each year, and the annual event is set for next week at the BJCC. There are all sorts of displays and pro­ grams of interests to women, in health care, fash­ ion, beauty, home, finance, travel, and more. Food plays a big part in the Southern... Full story »

September 24, 2008, 8:11AM

How do you say farewell to a career that has never really seemed like work? That's pretty much the diagnosis for my life at The Birmingham News. This is the only place I have worked. The News is the only place where I applied for a job, and that was maybe destiny at work. Full story »

September 24, 2008, 8:08AM

Fall is a wonderful time of the year, with all the food festivals that dot the calendar. Old favorites and newcomers make it so much fun to head out on colorful autumn weekends to enjoy the weather and the food and other specialties that set festivals apart. Full story »

September 19, 2008, 5:00AM

O Kafés! is a coffeehouse and more. It's a place to stop for lunch, or a welcomed break from the work day, or a place to taste some interesting varieties of lattes and espresso drinks. O Kafés! opened recently at the corner of Second Avenue South and 29th Street, in the rtin Biscuit Building -- in the place formerly occupied... Full story »

September 17, 2008, 8:02AM

At The Gardens Cafe, added flavor is just steps away. The herb and spice garden - part of a large Bruno Vegetable Garden at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens - has been thriving for some years now. The vegetables are given to Magic City Harvest, which provides food for the needy people. While the herbs have thrived, there isn't the demand... Full story »

September 12, 2008, 5:00AM

Richard Leigh, a Grammy-winning songwriter, will be at Veranda on Highand Sept. 26, as part of the "Veranda Summer Singer and Songwriter Series." Leigh, whose eight No. 1 hits include "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," will perform at 8 p.m. Cocktails will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the show... Full story »

September 10, 2008, 7:47AM

Potatoes. You gotta love 'em, fried, baked, smashed, in salad, in soups, and casseroles. If there were a versatility award, potatoes would win, with little competition. In recent years, baked potato bars have become popular, particularly at lunch, and when there are dozens of toppings available, the popularity soars, along with the calories in some cases. This is the bad... Full story »

September 10, 2008, 7:26AM

At a time when most consumers are searching for ways to trim their expenses, investing in a cookbook might seem a bit frivolous. A new book that came across the desk last week, however, seems like a good idea for a number of reasons. The book is "Pillsbury Pizza Night: Top It, Stuff It, Twist It" (Wiley hardcover spiral... Full story »

September 05, 2008, 9:04AM

It's an event that it seems all of Birmingham knows and loves - the annual Greek Food Festival at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral. This year, marking the 36th annual festival begins next Thursday and continues Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13. Hours for all three days are 10:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. The cathedral is at 307 19th... Full story »

September 03, 2008, 9:37AM

WETUMPKA -- When the Church Ladies of Trinity Episcopal Church hosted a cookbook fair recently, they sweetened up the event by having a best-cake contest, with cake recipes coming from the participating cookbooks. How sweet it was. Almost 20 cakes were entered in the competition, and after judging, the more than 350 who attended the fair had a chance to... Full story »

September 03, 2008, 8:24AM

This time of year is when people seem to re-focus on feeding a family - how can I do it better, how can I add more variety, how can I coax a picky eater into being more adventuresome. Anyone who's fed pre-school and school-age children knows the drill. They also know the guilt that comes over them when they feel... Full story »

August 29, 2008, 5:00AM

Whether the calendar agrees or not, activities for fall will get under way next week, and one of the most festive is Cocktails in the Gardens, the first of three evening events providing a chance to enjoy good food and drink, hear good music and get a better look at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The first event is Thursday from... Full story »

August 27, 2008, 8:20AM

Exit 205 on I-65 is a favorite stop where travelers can eat or shop for food, from peaches to pies to produce "Are we there yet?" isn't necessarily the cry of kids in the back seat when cars are headed up or down Interstate 65 between Birmingham and Montgomery. The anticipation comes from the grownups who have come to know... Full story »